Mechanic Level B- Dept 315 -Cedar Hatchery (Shift Varies)

Company Description

Foster Farms has been serving families since 1939. Since the founding days, Foster Farms has always been committed to providing consumers with the highest-quality, best-tasting poultry products available. Our commitment to excellence, honesty, quality, service, and our values Team Members will shine through in everything we do. 

Foster Farms is always looking for talented individuals to join the Foster Farms team. We offer the experience of a large organization; however, we operate like a family business. More than half of our job openings are filled by internal promotion, and we encourage Team Members to gain a variety of experiences across different functional groups. 

Job Description

Pay Rate: $24.70 Per Hour

(Additional $1.00 per hour for hours worked between 7:00pm and 11:59pm. Additional $2.00 per hour for hours worked between 12:00am-4:59am) 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Performs routine chick hatchery equipment maintenance.
• Operation of all hatchery equipment so that production is maintained at maximum output.
• Direct preventative maintenance activities in the hatcheries.
• Responsible for parts inventory control.
• Performs preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Daily contact with management and other hatchery personnel.
• Train and lead lower-level C and Training Mechanics as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have minimum of 2 years of maintenance experience.
• Must have strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision while planning and directing preventative maintenance activities.
• Exhibit the ability to troubleshoot incubation and hatching equipment
• Must be able to maintain a parts inventory and organization.
• Must be able to maintain good attendance.
• Must be able to prioritize daily tasks.
• Must have good communication skills, with ability to speak, read and write in English.
• Must be able to repeatedly lift 40 pounds and to move 1500-pound racks through the hatchery.
• Must adhere to safe work practices.
• Ability to work various shifts, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Must have good time management skills and be able to work with minimal supervision. 

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities, Females, Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new Team Members.